2006 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 449 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
