1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 32 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 136 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Caprice | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
