1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 1996 Honda Shuttle and 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (146 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Shuttle.
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (290 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Shuttle. 1996 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Shuttle | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
