2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Honda Insight 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 93 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 658 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Insight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
