1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy 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 100 kg more than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Legacy. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Studebaker | Subaru |
| Model | Silver Hawk | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3041 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2590 mm |
