2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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 80 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Studebaker |
| Model | Corvette | President State |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
