1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 110 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Bristol | Studebaker |
Model | 405 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |