1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 58 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) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hudson | Honda |
Model | Super Wasp | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 349 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |