2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 788 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra
Make Honda Toyota
Model Ridgeline Tundra
Year Released 2006 2013
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 443 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 2306 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5810 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 3700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.4 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 14.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 100 L


 

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