1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 547 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 2009 Panoz Esperante 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 2009 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Shuttle 2009 Panoz Esperante
Make Honda Panoz
Model Shuttle Esperante
Year Released 1989 2009
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 570 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1487 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2700 mm


 

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