1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 202 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Laurel 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 1996 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Shuttle | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
