1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
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 Sky Hawk (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
| Make | Fiat | Studebaker |
| Model | 130 | Sky Hawk |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
