1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 70 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Austin | Studebaker |
Model | A 70 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 68 L |