2006 Honda Element vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 86 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Musso.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 SsangYong Musso (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Element | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
