2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caravan 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 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2006 Dodge Caravan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3309 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |