1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 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 110 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 636 kg more than 1961 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Studebaker |
Model | Giulietta | President State |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3070 mm |