1998 Honda Life vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 339 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Element |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |