1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 60 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, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 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 | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Hudson | BMW |
| Model | Super Wasp | M3 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
