2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 86 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (262 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
