2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500.
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, 2009 Honda Element (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |