1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 385 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 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle 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, 2002 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle. 2002 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Shuttle has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Shuttle | Potentia |
Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |