1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 2 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 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Bentley | Hudson |
| Model | S1 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
