1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hudson | Land Rover |
Model | Super Wasp | Defender |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |