2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.

Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Ridgeline 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Honda Toyota
Model Ridgeline Camry
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 3310 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 70 L


 

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