1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 350 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Buick | Studebaker |
| Model | Riviera | President State |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
