1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Shuttle | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 198 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |