1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 157 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Shuttle. 1996 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea 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 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Shuttle | Altea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
