2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 274 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Ridgeline | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Ridgeline | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |