1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Hudson | Smart |
| Model | Super Wasp | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 33 L |
