2008 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1996 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 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:
2008 Honda Civic | 1996 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Shuttle |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1354 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |