1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Studebaker President State. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Studebaker President State would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Studebaker President State (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Studebaker President State weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 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, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Studebaker | Studebaker |
| Model | Silver Hawk | President State |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3050 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
