2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1094 kg more than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Bentley | Studebaker |
| Model | Continental | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3042 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1356 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
