1958 Suzuki Light vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 43 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 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1360 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Suzuki Light | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Light | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2981 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
