2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Stream
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Civic and 2009 Honda Stream are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Stream weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Stream | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Stream |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
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 | 197 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |