1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 10 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet 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 1 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | AMC | Studebaker |
| Model | Hornet | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
