2004 Honda Element vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 338 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Element | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
