1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 2001 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2001 Fiat Siena is newer by 13 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Siena (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Siena weights approximately 110 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, 2001 Fiat Siena (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 2001 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Shuttle | Siena |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |
