1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1978 Porsche 936

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 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 832 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.

Because 1978 Porsche 936 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 936. 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. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 936 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.

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