2009 Honda Element vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V 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 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 371 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Element | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.6 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |