1988 Honda Legend vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 232 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
