1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 19 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 30 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 208 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Biscayne | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
