2010 Honda Element vs. 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, both 2010 Honda Element and 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 348 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Element | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
