1977 Alpine A 442 vs. 2007 Honda Ridgeline

To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 846 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 442.

Because 2007 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 442. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline 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. 2007 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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