1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 471 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 1959 Buick Invicta 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. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Buick Invicta | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Buick | Hudson |
Model | Invicta | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |