2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 5 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 637 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra. 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Ridgeline | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1353 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |