1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1992 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1064 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, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1992 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
