2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 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 89 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Ridgeline | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
