2004 Honda Element vs. 2007 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2007 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 3 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element.
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, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (367 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2007 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Element | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
