2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
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 Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Element |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |