1991 Honda Shuttle vs. 1962 Seat 1400
To start off, 1991 Honda Shuttle is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 1400 would be higher. Both 1991 Honda Shuttle and 1962 Seat 1400 are equipped with a 1,395 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Seat 1400 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1962 Seat 1400 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 1962 Seat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Shuttle | 1962 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Shuttle | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
