2008 Honda Element vs. 2010 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Albea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Albea. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2010 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Element | Albea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
