2007 Honda Element vs. 1990 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Nova 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 122 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. 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 1990 Vauxhall Nova. 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1990 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Element | Nova |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
