2007 Honda Element vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Musso is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Element | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
