1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 37 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Super Wasp | 928 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 349 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |