1995 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 93 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3110 mm |
