2006 Honda Element vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 677 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 16 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
