2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 7 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1062 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 105 L |
