2005 Honda Element vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Element would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Element | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Element | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |