2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 683 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Blazer | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3471 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1876 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |