1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 55 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 61 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Super Wasp | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
