2009 Honda Element vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 495 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
