1962 Steyr 650T vs. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1962 Steyr 650T is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 850 kg more than 1962 Steyr 650T. 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, 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Steyr 650T | 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Steyr | Studebaker |
| Model | 650T | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 641 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3070 mm |
