2004 Honda Element vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
