1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 430 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Shuttle | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
