1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 49 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, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 180 kg more than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Studebaker | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Hawk | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3050 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
