1992 Nissan Pintara vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 905 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Nissan Pintara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 2013 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Nissan Pintara | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Pintara | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3100 mm |
