2003 Honda Element vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 402 kg more than 2003 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Navara 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, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Element | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Element | Navara |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |