1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2009 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 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 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. 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, 1999 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 2009 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Shuttle | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |
