1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 41 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara 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 375 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Studebaker |
| Model | Guara | President State |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
