2008 Honda Element vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
