1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Element |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2576 mm |
