2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 297 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Colorado | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |
