1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 277 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
