2009 Honda Element vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Peugeot 405 would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Peugeot 405 (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Element | 405 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
