2008 Honda Element vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 166 kg more than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |