1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1954 Studebaker President State is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Studebaker President State (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 420 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Lancia | Studebaker |
Model | Aurelia | President State |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |