1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 223 kg more than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Shuttle | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Shuttle | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |