2007 Honda Element vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. (141 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 596 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Element | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
