2005 Honda Element vs. 2005 Hyundai Getz
To start off, both 2005 Honda Element and 2005 Hyundai Getz 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 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Getz. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 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 Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Getz. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2005 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Element | Getz |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
