2005 Holden Barina vs. 2005 Honda Element
To start off, both 2005 Holden Barina and 2005 Honda Element were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Element (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 477 kg more than 2005 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina. 2005 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Barina | 2005 Honda Element | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Barina | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
