1987 BMW M6 vs. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 BMW M6 | 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Studebaker |
Model | M6 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |