2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 21 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Caldina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
