2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 912 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
