2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 50 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 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 969 kg more than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Hudson |
| Model | D8 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3030 mm |
