1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Aurora would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Aurora. (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Aurora weights approximately 127 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Aurora | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
