2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 711 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Ridgeline | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3009 mm |