1958 Suzuki Light vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 595 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Suzuki Light | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Light | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1762 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
