2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Grande Punto | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
