2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 339 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Life 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 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Ridgeline | Life |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
