1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1968 Volvo 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Studebaker | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Hawk | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3050 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
