1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 208 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 1989 Lotus Esprit 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 1989 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Shuttle | Esprit |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |