2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Honda Inspire. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Inspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 79 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Inspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Inspire | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Inspire | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 83 L |
