1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 893 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ferrari | Honda |
Model | 400 | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |