2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (141 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
