2006 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 516 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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 Subaru Outback (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Outback | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Outback | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
