2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 782 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
