1952 Morris Six vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six 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 30 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 130 kg more than 1952 Morris Six. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Six | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Morris | Studebaker |
| Model | Six | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
