1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 12 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 44 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 738 kg more than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuttle | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| 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 | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
