2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element and 2004 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 393 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso 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 Musso 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 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2004 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element. 2004 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2004 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2004 SsangYong Musso 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.
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2004 Honda Element | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Element | Musso |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 316 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |