1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 297 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1990 Pontiac Grand Am has manual transmission. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am 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 | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Shuttle | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 69 L |