2006 GMC Canyon vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2006 GMC Canyon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Canyon (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 GMC Canyon (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Canyon | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1595 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
