2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | CTS | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2359 cc |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |