1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 535 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Opel Admiral 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 1971 Opel Admiral. 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Shuttle | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Shuttle | Admiral |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |