2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 642 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Honda Element (217 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Cobalt | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
