1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 714 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Element |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
