1988 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 34 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 44 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Studebaker President State.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | BMW | Studebaker |
| Model | 520 | President State |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
