1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 41 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 179 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Hudson |
| Model | Pantera | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
