2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 1990 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 1990 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2510 mm |
