2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Ridgeline | EX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4631 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1589 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |