1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 54 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, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Studebaker | BMW |
| Model | Silver Hawk | 530 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3050 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
