1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1955 Studebaker Champion
To start off, both 1955 Abarth Renault and 1955 Studebaker Champion were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker Champion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker Champion. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker Champion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker Champion weights approximately 485 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth Renault | 1955 Studebaker Champion | |
| Make | Abarth | Studebaker |
| Model | Renault | Champion |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2970 mm |
