1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 26 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 24 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Toyota Model F. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Hawk | Model F |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3050 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2240 mm |
