1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1966 Fiat Coupe is newer by 13 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, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe 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 369 kg more than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | Coupe | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
