1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 56 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 649 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Super Wasp | Elise |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
