2008 Honda Element vs. 2007 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2007 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2007 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Element | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
