2002 Honda Stream vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2002 Honda Stream is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Honda Stream.
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, 1996 Nissan Primera (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Stream. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Stream | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Stream | Primera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
