1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 452 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Shuttle | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Shuttle | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |