2004 Honda Element vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 178 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element 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 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Element | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
