1999 BMW 750 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 45 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 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 508 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, 1999 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 750 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | BMW | Studebaker |
| Model | 750 | President State |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5370 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3070 mm |
