2005 Citroen C6 vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Citroen C6 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C6 | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C6 | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2576 mm |
