2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1579 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. 2010 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
