2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2011 GMC Terrain and 2011 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 283 kg more than 2011 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Terrain. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Terrain | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Terrain | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
