1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 58 kg more than 1995 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Rover P5B 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 1973 Rover P5B. 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 1973 Rover P5B | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Shuttle | P5B |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3526 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |