2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 110 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Ridgeline | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1186 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
