2004 Honda Element vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 719 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205. 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 1984 Peugeot 205. 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 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (106 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Element | 205 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
