1991 Honda Shuttle vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1991 Honda Shuttle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 255 kg more than 1991 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Shuttle | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
