1955 Studebaker President State vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 38 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 16 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra 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 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | President State | Supra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
