1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 191 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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Alpina | Hudson |
| Model | B 12 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
