1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1954 Studebaker Champion

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 Champion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker Champion 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 74 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker Champion. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker Champion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 170 kg more than 1954 Studebaker Champion. 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.

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