1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 29 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 61 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 619 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | Quintet | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3030 mm |
