2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 1997 Infiniti QX4
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 435 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.
Because 1997 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 1997 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Shuttle | QX4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
