2006 Honda Element vs. 2005 Isuzu D-MAX
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu D-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu D-MAX would be higher. At 2,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu D-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu D-MAX. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu D-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu D-MAX weights approximately 995 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
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, 2005 Isuzu D-MAX (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu D-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2005 Isuzu D-MAX | |
Make | Honda | Isuzu |
Model | Element | D-MAX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3060 mm |