1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 405 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Hudson Super Wasp 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Hudson Mazda
Model Super Wasp MX-5 Miata
Year Released 1953 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.5 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 111.1 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.0:1 10.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1599 kg 1194 kg
Vehicle Length 5160 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 50 L


 

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