1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 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 55 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Alpine | Studebaker |
Model | A 110 | President State |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3070 mm |