1954 Buick 40 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1954 Buick 40 is newer by 1 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 121 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Buick | Hudson |
Model | 40 | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1599 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |