1954 Studebaker President State vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1955 Studebaker President State is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State.
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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Studebaker President State | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Studebaker | Studebaker |
| Model | President State | President State |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
