2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2004 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 Honda Element (220 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Korando. 2004 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2004 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2004 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Element | Korando |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
