2003 Honda Insight vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 44 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 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Insight weights approximately 294 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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Insight | Light |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
