2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 79 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa. 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, 2000 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Shuttle | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
