2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX 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 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (260 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 101 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | SRX | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
