2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Ridgeline | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 96 L |
