2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
