2007 Honda Element vs. 2004 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2004 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2004 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
