1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Shuttle would be higher. Both 1992 Caterham Super 7 and 1989 Honda Shuttle are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 394 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Because 1992 Caterham Super 7 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 1992 Caterham Super 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | Super 7 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
