1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1986 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Stanza. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 144 kg more than 1986 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Stanza. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1986 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
