2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu YRV and 2007 Honda Element were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 39 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 948 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | Element |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
