2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 509 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |
