1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 27 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 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 100 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 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 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Silver Hawk | 90 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3050 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |
