2008 Honda Element vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 1995 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
