1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK 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.
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1959 Jaguar XK | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Jaguar | Studebaker |
Model | XK | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3070 mm |