2007 Acura RL vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. Both 2007 Acura RL and 2008 Honda Ridgeline are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 429 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RL | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
