2008 Honda Stream vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Stream | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
