1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 2001 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2001 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Sportage 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 | 2001 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Shuttle | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
