1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 440 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Studebaker |
| Model | V8 Vantage | President State |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
