1957 Holden FE vs. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1957 Holden FE and 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Holden FE. 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, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1957 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1957 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Holden FE | 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Holden | Studebaker |
Model | FE | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 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 | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |