1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk 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 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 206 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Studebaker | Studebaker |
Model | Silver Hawk | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3050 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |