1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. 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, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk (515 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | Sky Hawk | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5768 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
