1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1992 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 512 kg more than 1992 Lotus Elan.
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, 1992 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1992 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1992 Lotus Elan 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 | 1992 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Shuttle | Elan |
Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |