1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1958 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 32 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1958 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1116 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1958 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | LeSabre | Light |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
