1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 994 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Berkeley | Studebaker |
| Model | Foursome | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 3041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 68 L |
