1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 55 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 166 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Studebaker | Dodge |
| Model | President State | Charger |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3048 mm |
