1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 492 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Studebaker | Vauxhall |
Model | Silver Hawk | Chevette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3050 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |