2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Forester | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |