1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
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, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Austin | Studebaker |
| Model | A 90 | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
