2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 151 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Ridgeline | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
