1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 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 77 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Studebaker President State | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
Model | President State | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |