1997 BMW M3 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 43 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, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 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 250 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | BMW | Studebaker |
| Model | M3 | President State |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
