2005 Honda Element vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 5 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2005 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Maybach 57 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 2010 Maybach 57. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | Element | 57 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |
