2007 Honda Element vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Patrol. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Patrol.
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, 1996 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
