1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Maxima is newer by 6 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 30 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.
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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1525 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
