1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise 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 687 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Hudson | Lotus |
Model | Super Wasp | Elise |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |