1948 Studebaker Commander vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Studebaker Commander (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 518 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Studebaker Commander | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | Commander | Corona |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
