2009 Honda Element vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element 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 84 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Element | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |