2009 Honda Element vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |