2007 Honda Element vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Element | Venza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |