1992 Honda Shuttle vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2003 Subaru Baja is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Baja (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 640 kg more than 1992 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja 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, 2003 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Shuttle | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Shuttle | Baja |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
