1954 Studebaker President State vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 51 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 Studebaker President State. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Studebaker President State | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | President State | Crown |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
