2008 Honda Element vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 5 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Insight. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
