1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is newer by 58 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 weights approximately 430 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (407 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 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 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | |
| Make | Studebaker | BMW |
| Model | President State | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
