1996 BMW 745 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 41 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 345 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | BMW | Studebaker |
| Model | 745 | President State |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3070 mm |
