1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 55 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, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 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 34 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
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 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630. 2008 BMW 630 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. 2008 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Hudson | BMW |
| Model | Super Wasp | 630 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
