2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Element | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |