1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 35 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 51 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 399 kg more than 1988 Opel Omega. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Hudson | Opel |
| Model | Super Wasp | Omega |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
