1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1992 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1992 Honda Shuttle is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 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 25 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1962 Fiat 1300 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 1962 Fiat 1300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Honda Shuttle (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1992 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1300 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
