1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1987 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volkswagen Passat 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) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 592 kg more than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volkswagen Passat. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 1987 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Shuttle | Passat |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
