1996 BMW 735 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 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 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 735 | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |