2004 Honda Element vs. 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1339 kg more than 2004 Honda Element.
Because 1999 Toyota Mega 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, 1999 Toyota Mega 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, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 108 L |
