2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1988 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 965 kg more than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 1988 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Ridgeline | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
