1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 612 kg more than 1986 Opel Ascona. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Shuttle | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
