2006 GMC Savana vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2006 GMC Savana and 2006 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
