2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 49 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 106 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera. 2002 Cadillac Catera 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. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Cadillac | Hudson |
Model | Catera | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 2002 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |