1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk weights approximately 904 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
| Make | Fiat | Studebaker |
| Model | 500 | Sky Hawk |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
