2007 Honda Element vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element. 2008 Nissan Armada 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. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Armada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
