1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 26 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1958 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Shuttle | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Shuttle | Corona |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
