2003 Jaguar XJ vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 48 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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ 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 5 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1955 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jaguar XJ | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Jaguar | Studebaker |
Model | XJ | President State |
Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3070 mm |