1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 44 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 11 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore. 1997 Holden Commodore 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. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Hudson | Holden |
Model | Super Wasp | Commodore |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |