2008 Fiat 500 vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 20 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (146 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
