2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 2011 Nissan Titan. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Ridgeline | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
