1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Honda Shuttle is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Honda Shuttle (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1998 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Shuttle | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Shuttle | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |