1988 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1998 Honda Shuttle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 1998 Honda Shuttle (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 1998 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1998 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
