1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 384 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Riley 4 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 1963 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Shuttle | 1963 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Shuttle | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
