2007 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 406 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Ridgeline | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
