2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 621 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Avalanche | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
