2008 Honda Element vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
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, 2007 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
