1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 23 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
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, 2011 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Shuttle | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
