2008 Honda Stream vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 671 kg more than 2008 Honda Stream.
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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Stream | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Stream | Protege |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 164 Nm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |