2008 Honda Element vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Element | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |