2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Honda Stream
To start off, 2011 Honda Stream is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. Both 2006 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Honda Stream are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Stream weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2011 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 2011 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Honda Stream | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Elantra | Stream |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |