2010 Nissan NP300 vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan NP300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan NP300 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300.
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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. 2011 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan NP300 | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | NP300 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
