1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 7 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 468 kg more than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
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 (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Shuttle | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |
