1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 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.
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1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Pontiac | Studebaker |
Model | Firebird | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |