2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 81 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Silverado | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |