1971 Honda Life vs. 1990 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1990 Honda Shuttle is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1990 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
