2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Ridgeline and 1999 Honda Odyssey are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 676 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Ridgeline | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3010 mm |
