1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 69 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Super Wasp | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
