1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 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 38 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 379 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Holden | Hudson |
| Model | Commodore | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2837 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
