1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, both 1997 Honda Shuttle and 1997 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 412 kg more than 1997 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Shuttle | 1997 Rover 400 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Shuttle | 400 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |