2005 Honda Stream vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Stream would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 463 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Stream | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Stream | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
