1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 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 359 kg more than 1989 Toyota MR2.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota MR2. (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Super Wasp | MR2 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |