1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1989 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Prisma 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 73 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 582 kg more than 1989 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Prisma. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1989 Lancia Prisma has manual transmission. 1989 Lancia Prisma 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 | 1989 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Shuttle | Prisma |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 55.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |