2005 Honda Element vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Element would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 143 kg more than 2005 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Maserati Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Maserati Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2006 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Element | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
