1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 40 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 968 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Porsche | Studebaker |
| Model | 968 | President State |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |
