1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 5 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 479 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Hudson |
| Model | 100 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
