2005 Honda Stream vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 193 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Stream | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Stream | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |
