1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 50 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, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio 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 69 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Hudson | Renault |
| Model | Super Wasp | Clio |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
