1954 Studebaker President State vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1967 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 13 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 4,243 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 103 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 670 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Studebaker President State | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Studebaker | Triumph |
| Model | President State | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2270 mm |
