2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 547 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Lexus LS | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Ridgeline | LS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 84 L |