2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 140 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xsara | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
