2008 Honda Stream vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 404 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Stream | Today |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
