1958 Austin A135 vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1958 Austin A135 and 1958 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A135 | Light |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |
