1996 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Honda Shuttle
To start off, both 1996 Audi A8 and 1996 Honda Shuttle were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A8 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1996 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 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, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A8 | 1996 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A8 | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 65 L |