2004 Honda Element vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 330 (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Element | 330 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
