1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 34 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Shuttle | 9 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
