2001 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Prelude. 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Element |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
