2011 Saab 05-Sep vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2011 Saab 05-Sep 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 27 more horse power than 2011 Saab 05-Sep. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Saab 05-Sep. 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 Saab 05-Sep (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. 2011 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2011 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 2011 Saab 05-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Saab 05-Sep | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Saab | Honda |
| Model | 05-Sep | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5009 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
