1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1446 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Riviera | Light |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
