1988 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 33 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. 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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | BMW | Studebaker |
| Model | 525 | President State |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
