1987 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 240 kg more than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. 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 1987 Fiat Ritmo. 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. (87 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Ritmo | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
