2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 643 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Element | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |