2004 Honda Element vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 8 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), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 138 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.
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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |
