1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 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 34 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 827 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Lotus Elise 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 1998 Lotus Elise. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise 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 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Shuttle | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |