2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1999 Lexus LX
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus LX weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 1999 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 1999 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Ridgeline | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
