1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1997 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 142 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
Because 1993 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Shuttle. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 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 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Shuttle | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |