1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 49 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 6 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Hudson | Vauxhall |
| Model | Super Wasp | Omega |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
