2004 Honda Element vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 635 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
