1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 416 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Super Wasp | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
