1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,042 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 328 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Studebaker |
| Model | GTV | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |
