1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 780 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Abarth | Studebaker |
Model | 700 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
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 | 570 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |