2006 Honda Element vs. 2004 Samsung SM3
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Samsung SM3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Samsung SM3 would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM3. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM3. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2004 Samsung SM3 has manual transmission. 2004 Samsung SM3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2004 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | Honda | Samsung |
| Model | Element | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
