2007 Honda Element vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Element | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
