1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (109 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1085 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Light |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |
