1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1957 Aston Martin DB3 and 1957 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1957 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Suzuki Light. (35 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | DB3 | Light |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
