2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 46 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 596 kg more than 1960 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
| Make | Buick | Studebaker |
| Model | Lucerne | Silver Hawk |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
