1996 Honda Today vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Suzuki Light. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Suzuki Light would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1996 Honda Today is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 164 kg more than 1959 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, 1996 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Today | Light |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
