1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1994 Xedos 6
To start off, 1994 Xedos 6 is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Xedos 6 weights approximately 200 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.
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, 1994 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1994 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Shuttle | 6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
