1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 225 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon 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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 75 L |
