2004 Honda Element vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 344 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Highlander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |