2011 Honda Element vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2011 Honda Element and 2011 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 556 kg more than 2011 Honda Element.
Because 2011 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Element | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Element | Terracan |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |