2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
