2007 Honda Element vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra

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 Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2005 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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