2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 282 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Century |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
