1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
