1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
