2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Studebaker President State weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Porsche | Studebaker |
| Model | 911 | President State |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
