1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 642 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. 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 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Shuttle | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuttle | SP |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
