1999 Honda Life vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
