1960 Porsche 718 vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1960 Porsche 718 and 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 756 kg more than 1960 Porsche 718.
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. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1960 Porsche 718 has manual transmission. 1960 Porsche 718 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Porsche 718 | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Porsche | Studebaker |
| Model | 718 | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 594 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |
