2007 Honda Element vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2010 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. 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 2010 Toyota Prius. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
