1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 9 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
