1990 Honda Shuttle vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 21 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Honda Shuttle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Shuttle | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Shuttle | Panda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
