1960 Austin 7 vs. 1992 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1992 Honda Shuttle is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Honda Shuttle (113 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1992 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1992 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 7 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |
