1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 245. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 245.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Hudson | Volvo |
Model | Super Wasp | 245 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |