2004 Honda Element vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. Both 2004 Honda Element and 2005 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,360 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (223 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda Element 2005 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Element Accord
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 223 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1511 kg 1416 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 65 L


 

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