1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Studebaker President State (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 686 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Studebaker |
| Model | Giulietta | President State |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3070 mm |
