2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 896 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.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ridgeline | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 129 L |
