2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element and 2008 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Spectra weights approximately 331 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Spectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2008 Kia Spectra | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Spectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |