2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1955 Studebaker President State. (174 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Studebaker President State. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 870 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.
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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Studebaker President State. (353 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Studebaker President State.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1955 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Bentley | Studebaker |
| Model | Continental | President State |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
