2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 850. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 68 kg more than 1996 Volvo 850. 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 Volvo 850 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle. 2000 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Shuttle | 850 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
