1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 57 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Studebaker President State | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Studebaker | Maybach |
| Model | President State | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3828 mm |
