1959 Suzuki Light vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 40 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 419 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, 1999 Toyota Yaris (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Suzuki Light | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Light | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 1364 cc |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
