1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 179 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Chevrolet | Studebaker |
Model | Corvette | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |