2006 Honda Element vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 157 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
