1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 62 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Shuttle | Ascona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |