2009 Honda Element vs. 2006 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2006 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Element | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
