1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 35 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 65 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Studebaker |
| Model | 500 | President State |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3070 mm |
