1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Shuttle | 924 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
