1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Odyssey | Element |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2580 mm |
