2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 494 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. 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 Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice 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 Solstice | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Element | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
