1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Shuttle | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
