1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 540 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
| Make | Pontiac | Studebaker |
| Model | Bonneville | Sky Hawk |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2980 mm |
