2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Trajet 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 78 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 391 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Ridgeline | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
