2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 21 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. 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 Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2004 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Element | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |