1990 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 722 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3110 mm |