1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 235 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 1988 Maserati 420 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 1988 Maserati 420. 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Shuttle | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Shuttle | 420 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
