1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 40 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 266 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Plymouth | Studebaker |
| Model | Prowler | President State |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3070 mm |
