2007 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Honda Ridgeline and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2007 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 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Ridgeline. 2007 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Ridgeline | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Ridgeline | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
