2005 Honda Element vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 8 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 Honda Element.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Element | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 91 L |
