1994 Honda Today vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 811 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 2010 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
