2008 Honda Element vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
