2006 Honda Element vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (245 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 88 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Element | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |