2011 Honda Element vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 321 kg more than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. 2011 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Element | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
