1968 AMC AMX vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 8 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 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 27 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | AMC | Studebaker |
| Model | AMX | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3070 mm |
