1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 13 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Aston Martin | Studebaker |
Model | DB6 | President State |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |