1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 1997 Lada Niva is newer by 9 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 272 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva 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, 1997 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1997 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Shuttle | Niva |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |