2006 Honda Element vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Alto would be higher. 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 118 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Element | Alto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2180 mm |
