2006 Honda Element vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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, 1998 Honda Accord (265 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
