2008 Honda Element vs. 2005 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2005 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2005 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| 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 | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
