2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 724 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
