2004 Honda Element vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Ignis would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 571 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2003 Suzuki Ignis 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 (218 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (108 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Element | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
