2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 970 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
