2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Ridgeline | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
