2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
