2005 Honda Element vs. 2005 Kia Pregio
To start off, both 2005 Honda Element and 2005 Kia Pregio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (93 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 50 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2005 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Element | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
