1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 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 604 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | 130 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
