1994 Honda Today vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Element |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
