1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 420 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Maserati 420. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Shuttle | 420 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |