1953 Studebaker Commander vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 246 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Studebaker Commander | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | Commander | Condor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3809 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
