2000 Dodge Stealth vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 131 kg more than 2004 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, 2000 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stealth | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Stealth | Element |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2690 mm |
