2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Honda Stream
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Nitro and 2005 Honda Stream were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro 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, 2005 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2005 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Nitro | Stream |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
