1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle

To start off, both 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1988 Honda Shuttle were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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, both vehicles can yield 112 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1988 Honda Shuttle
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Alfasud Shuttle
Year Released 1988 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1351 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2510 mm