1973 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Stream
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Stream weights approximately 801 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Stream |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
