2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 325 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Ridgeline | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |