2006 Honda Element vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today 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 (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Today |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
