1999 SsangYong Chairman H vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Chairman H would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 31 kg more than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | SsangYong | Honda |
| Model | Chairman H | Element |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2576 mm |
