2006 Honda Element vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 156 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 432 kg more than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
