2006 Saturn ION vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn ION would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn ION | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Saturn | Honda |
| Model | ION | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 83 L |
