1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 3 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 290 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Bristol | Studebaker |
| Model | 406 | President State |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
