2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 543 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
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, 1998 Porsche 993 (542 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Ridgeline | 993 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
