1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 218 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Shuttle | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 56 L |
