2007 Honda Element vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Roadster (224 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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, 2005 Morgan Roadster (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Element | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
