2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
