2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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, 1996 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1996 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Shuttle |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |