1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 171 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hudson | Land Rover |
| Model | Super Wasp | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
