2007 Honda Element vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 823 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 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 | 60 L |
