2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 119 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | FJ Cruiser | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |