2006 Honda Element vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Inca Kombi 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 93 more horse power than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 887 kg more than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Inca Kombi. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Inca Kombi has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi 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 Honda Element | 1996 Seat Inca Kombi | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Element | Inca Kombi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1105 kg |
