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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 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 497 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 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.
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 | 2354 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
