1970 Riley 4 vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 10 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 34 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 202 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Riley | Studebaker |
| Model | 4 | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
