2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger 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 (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 498 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Charger | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Charger | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.3:1 |
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 | 1691 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |