2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 420 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (354 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Element | Patrol |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |