1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Fiat |
| Model | Silver Hawk | 130 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3042 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
