1959 Suzuki Light vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1959 Suzuki Light and 1959 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Triumph Herald (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 214 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Triumph Herald (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Suzuki Light | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Suzuki | Triumph |
| Model | Light | Herald |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 947 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
