2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 88 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Element | Rexton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |