2004 Acura TSX vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TSX would be higher. Both 2004 Acura TSX and 2007 Honda Element are equipped with a 2,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 Acura TSX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Acura TSX (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 400 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TSX | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TSX | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
