2004 Honda Element vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, 2005 Opel Combo 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 394 kg more than 2005 Opel Combo. 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 2005 Opel Combo. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Combo. (170 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2005 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Combo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
