1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 249 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Super Wasp | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2415 mm |
