1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Studebaker President State 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 118 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Volvo |
| Model | President State | 66 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
