2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 488 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |
