1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 500 and 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,042 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 911 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Abarth | Studebaker |
Model | 500 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |