1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, 2007 Proton Satria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Shuttle would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 2007 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 373 kg more than 2007 Proton Satria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2007 Proton Satria has manual transmission. 2007 Proton Satria 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 | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Shuttle | Satria |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
