2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 729 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Avalanche | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |