1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina 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 355 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina 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 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
Model | Silver Hawk | Carina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3050 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |