1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 87 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Hudson | Chevrolet |
| Model | Super Wasp | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
