USA vs USA — 1966 vs 1962
| Toronado 455 | Gran Turismo Hawk R2 Supercharged | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 7,456 cc | 4,736 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 135 mph | 120 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 15.5 sec | 16.1 sec |
| Weight | 4,600 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 3,048 mm | 3,048 mm |
| Length | 5,365 mm | 5,156 mm |
| Units Produced | 40,963 | 592 |
| Original MSRP | $4,617 | $3,095 |
| Value (Excellent) | $65,000 | $85,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Rarity | 5/10 | 9/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 brings more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed to the table, and the 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk R2 Supercharged answers with lighter weight, greater rarity, stronger collectibility. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
In the world of Personal Luxury cars, few comparisons generate as much discussion as the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 versus the 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk R2 Supercharged. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 holds a clear advantage in raw power with 400 hp compared to 240 hp, a 160-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Oldsmobile Toronado uses a V8 OHV (Oldsmobile 455 Rocket) displacing 7,456 cc, while the Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk relies on a V8 OHV with 4,736 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 edges ahead at 7.5 seconds versus 7.8 seconds. The Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 1200 lbs lighter. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 592 units built, the 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk R2 Supercharged is considerably scarcer than the Oldsmobile Toronado's 40,963 examples.