1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Mazda |
| Model | President State | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
