2008 Honda Element vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
