2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
