2004 Honda Element vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 186 kg more than 2004 Honda Element.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Grandis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
