2006 Honda Element vs. 1986 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Hilux. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 527 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Hilux. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1986 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
