1992 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 13 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 567 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (113 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Shuttle. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Shuttle has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Shuttle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
