1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1998 Honda Shuttle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Aspire 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 85 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 602 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. 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, 1998 Honda Shuttle (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire. 1998 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Aspire 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 | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Shuttle | Aspire |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |