1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 873 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa. 1999 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
