2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Kia Pregio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Kia Pregio. 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 2007 Kia Pregio. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Pregio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |