1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 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, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 765 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 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:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Abarth | Studebaker |
| Model | 600 | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 3041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
