2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Be Bop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 181 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop. 2011 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Be Bop has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Be Bop 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:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Be Bop | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
