2006 Honda Element vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 642 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra. 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Element | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |