2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 55 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Studebaker President State. (173 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1954 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Studebaker |
| Model | Express | President State |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3070 mm |
