2007 Honda Element vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
