1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 344 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Hudson | Talbot |
Model | Super Wasp | Tagora |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |