1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 96 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Turbo | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
