2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 347 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Shuttle | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Shuttle | Town Car |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2254 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |