1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1998 Lexus ES
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus ES would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus ES (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 Lexus ES.
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 Lexus ES (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1998 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Shuttle | ES |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
