1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 279 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Hudson | Subaru |
| Model | Super Wasp | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2645 mm |
