1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 4 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 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Bristol | Studebaker |
| Model | 408 | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
