2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 548 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest. 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 Quest. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
