2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1995 Honda Shuttle. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 71 kg more than 2009 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| 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 | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
