2009 Honda Element vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
