1991 Honda Shuttle vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, both 1991 Honda Shuttle and 1991 Porsche 965 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 525 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 1991 Porsche 965 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 1991 Porsche 965. 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 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Shuttle | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Shuttle | 965 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
