1976 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Electra 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 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2000 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |