1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1960 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1960 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1960 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1960 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Light |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
