1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 390 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
Make | De Tomaso | Studebaker |
Model | Deauville | President State |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |