2007 Honda Element vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 793 kg more than 2005 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 2005 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) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
