1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 57 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, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 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 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Hudson | BMW |
| Model | Super Wasp | 335 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
