2005 Honda Stream vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Seat Malaga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Seat Malaga would be higher. At 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Seat Malaga. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Malaga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 407 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga. 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, 2005 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Stream | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Stream | Malaga |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
