2004 Honda Element vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |