1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore 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 136 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1980 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Holden Commodore 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:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Holden | Studebaker |
Model | Commodore | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 3042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |