2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 11 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Honda CR-V 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
