2008 Honda Element vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2008 Honda Element and 2008 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 792 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element. 2008 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Element has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Element will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Element | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |