2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 12 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 43 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.
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, 2012 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1568 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
