2005 Honda Element vs. 2005 Lotec C 1000

To start off, both 2005 Honda Element and 2005 Lotec C 1000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 683 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.

Because 2005 Lotec C 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotec C 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Element 2005 Lotec C 1000
Make Honda Lotec
Model Element C 1000
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2360 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 160 HP 843 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 990 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1150 mm


 

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