1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 122 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Shuttle | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Shuttle | Laurel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |