2009 BMW 328 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 56 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, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 328 | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
