1958 Suzuki Light vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 53 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1091 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Suzuki Light | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Suzuki | Aston Martin |
| Model | Light | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 4700 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2604 mm |
