1995 Honda Shuttle vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 13 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Shuttle | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuttle | Passat |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
