2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Renault Trafic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 150 more horse power than 2009 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Trafic.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Trafic. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Trafic. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Renault Trafic | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Ridgeline | Trafic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |