1991 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Shuttle | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
