1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 9 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 5,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Shuttle | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 5670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
