1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 11 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 468 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 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Shuttle | 2010 Audi A8 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Shuttle | A8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5192 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3073 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |