1959 Suzuki Light vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 709 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Suzuki Light | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Suzuki | Talbot |
| Model | Light | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 2154 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2820 mm |
