1994 BMW 518 vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 34 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, 1994 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 518 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 190 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW 518 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:
1994 BMW 518 | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Studebaker |
Model | 518 | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
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 | 1160 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |