1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 42 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 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 129 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Super Wasp | 965 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
