1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 36 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 99 kg more than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Hudson | Lamborghini |
Model | Super Wasp | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |