1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1997 Honda Shuttle and 1997 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 372 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina 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 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Shuttle | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |