2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 840 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
