1990 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 890 kg more than 1990 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Shuttle | CL |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
