1954 Studebaker President State vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 58 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 430 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.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Studebaker President State | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Studebaker | BMW |
| Model | President State | 550 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
