2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 770 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2006 Renault Espace | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Element | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |