2008 Honda Element vs. 1998 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Sunny 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 92 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan Sunny. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1998 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
