2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Ascari A10 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 710 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2006 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2006 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2006 Ascari A10 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 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Honda | Ascari |
Model | Element | A10 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2636 mm |