2004 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Nissan Quest. 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 2004 Nissan Quest. 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) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Quest | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Quest | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
