2008 Honda Element vs. 2012 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Element 2012 Dodge Ram
Make Honda Dodge
Model Element Ram
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Crossover Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5650 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 448 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 98 L


 

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