2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 136 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.
Because 2004 Jaguar S-Type is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Jaguar S-Type. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar S-Type (293 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Element | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
