2008 BMW 118 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 55 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 369 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 118 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. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 118 | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |