2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1066 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Acadia | Element |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
