2008 Honda Element vs. 2004 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Omega 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 24 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Vauxhall Omega 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 2004 Vauxhall Omega. 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2004 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Element | Omega |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
