2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Honda Element were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 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.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 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 | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
