1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 317 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |