2010 Honda Element vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 291 kg more than 2010 Honda Element.
Because 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 Rodius. 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 Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 Rodius | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Element | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 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 | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
