2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2011 Honda Stream
To start off, 2011 Honda Stream is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Spark would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Stream weights approximately 656 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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 (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2011 Honda Stream | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Spark | Stream |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |