1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 6 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 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 348 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
Model | DB4 | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3030 mm |