1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 52 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, 2005 Lexus IS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS 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 24 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS. 2005 Lexus IS 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. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | Hudson | Lexus |
Model | Super Wasp | IS |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |