2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2008 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 477 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.
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, 2008 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2008 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Ridgeline | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 415 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |