2011 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 769 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. 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 2012 Chrysler 300. 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Ridgeline | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Ridgeline | 300 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
