2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Shuttle | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
