1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 33 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
Model | Super Wasp | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |