2010 Honda Element vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 36 kg more than 2010 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2011 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Element | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2910 mm |
