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 43 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 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 | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
