2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 392 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
