1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 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 24 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 352 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Porsche 924 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 1978 Porsche 924. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Shuttle | 924 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |