2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 482 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-V | Element |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
