2007 Honda Element vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 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 1994 Toyota Corolla. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
