2007 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Honda Stream
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 154 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Because 2007 BMW 320 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 2007 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2008 Honda Stream | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | Stream |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |