2006 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Voyager 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Voyager (172 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 7 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Voyager.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Voyager. 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 Chrysler Voyager (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Voyager | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Voyager | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
