1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1982 ZIL 4104 is newer by 27 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1785 kg more than 1955 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Studebaker | ZIL |
| Model | President State | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3340 mm |
