1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound and 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | AC | Studebaker |
Model | Greyhound | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |