2004 Honda Element vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol is newer by 6 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1274 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
