2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 693 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda HR-V | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | HR-V | Element |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |