1969 Morris Minor vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1969 Morris Minor is newer by 9 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 54 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 525 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morris Minor | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Morris | Studebaker |
Model | Minor | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |