1963 Honda S500 vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 5 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 531 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Honda S500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Honda S500 (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Honda S500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Honda S500 weights approximately 186 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, 1963 Honda S500 (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Honda S500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | S500 | Light |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
