1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta 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:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Lancia | Studebaker |
| Model | Beta | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 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 | 1040 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
