2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Holden Captiva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Captiva (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Holden Captiva (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2006 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Element | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1899 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
