1965 Steyr 500D vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1965 Steyr 500D is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 870 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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 Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 500D | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Steyr | Studebaker |
| Model | 500D | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3070 mm |
