1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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 159 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Super Wasp | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 89 L |
