2004 Honda Element vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 287 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 2005 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
