1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1964 Fiat Berline is newer by 5 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 3,041 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline.
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, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Fiat | Studebaker |
| Model | Berline | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
