1977 BMW 530 vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 322 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | BMW | Studebaker |
Model | 530 | Commander |
Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |