1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 48 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 3,042 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 293 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Hawk | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3042 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
