2008 Honda Element vs. 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 546 kg more than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2000 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Element | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
