1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 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 36 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 3 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Buick | Hudson |
| Model | LeSabre | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
