2004 Honda Element vs. 2000 ZAZ Wagon
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 ZAZ Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 ZAZ Wagon 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 107 more horse power than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 854 kg more than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. 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 2000 ZAZ Wagon. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 ZAZ Wagon. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 ZAZ Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2000 ZAZ Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | ZAZ |
| Model | Element | Wagon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
