1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DeVille | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3100 mm |
