1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 22 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 55 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 669 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 1602 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
