1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 37 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 2006 Porsche 911. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Shuttle | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Shuttle | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
