2006 Honda Element vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 723 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 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |