1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 43 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 142 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, 1998 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Alpina | Studebaker |
| Model | B 10 | President State |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
