2002 Honda City vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City 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 72 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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 2002 Honda City. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | Element |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
