2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 597 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Ridgeline | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |