2001 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2001 BMW 520 is newer by 47 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, 1954 Studebaker President State (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 520 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 Studebaker President State.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | BMW | Studebaker |
| Model | 520 | President State |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
