2006 Honda Element vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 544 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Condor |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |