2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 Renault Wind were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 749 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Wind. 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 Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Wind |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
