1998 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 419 kg more than 2007 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 2007 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Durango | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |
