2009 Honda Element vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 104 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Element | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 92 L |
