1988 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 43 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle. 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1999 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
