1961 Lancia Flavia vs. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, both 1961 Lancia Flavia and 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 160 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flavia | 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Lancia | Studebaker |
| Model | Flavia | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
