2007 Honda Element vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2007 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Element | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 136 L |
