1996 BMW 332 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 43 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, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 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 39 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 332 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
