2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Shuttle | 147 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
