2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Murano. (246 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (339 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
