2009 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Honda Shuttle

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Honda Shuttle.

Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2000 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. 2000 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2000 Honda Shuttle
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Shuttle
Year Released 2009 2000
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 2254 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 65 L


 

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