2008 Honda Element vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 341 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Supra 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 1999 Toyota Supra. 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 832 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
