1998 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1954 Studebaker President State

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 44 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 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 500 kg more than 1954 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 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.

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