1955 Studebaker President State vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 58 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1955 Studebaker President State. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Studebaker President State. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental 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 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Studebaker | Bentley |
| Model | President State | Continental |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2745 mm |
