2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Element |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |