2008 Honda Element vs. 2004 Honda Logo
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Logo 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 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Honda Logo. 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 2004 Honda Logo. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2004 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Logo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
