2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 9-7X (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 9-7X weights approximately 1012 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 Saab 9-7X (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Honda | Saab |
Model | Ridgeline | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3470 cc | 4160 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1129 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |