2005 Toyota Celsior vs. 2012 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Honda Stream is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Celsior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celsior would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 396 kg more than 2012 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Celsior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Celsior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Stream, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Stream. 2005 Toyota Celsior has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Celsior will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Celsior | 2012 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celsior | Stream |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
