1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 20 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1274 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Volante | Light |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
