1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 455 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana. 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana. 1999 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Shuttle | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Shuttle | Santana |
Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |