2006 Honda Element vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Xedos 6 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 50 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Xedos 6 weights approximately 65 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Element | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
