2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1991 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 400 kg more than 1991 Honda Shuttle.
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, 1991 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1991 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
