1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 47 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 11 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 879 kg more than 2000 Westfield ZEI. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Hudson | Westfield |
| Model | Super Wasp | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
