2004 Honda Element vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 504 kg more than 2004 Honda Element.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |