2008 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Stream and 2005 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,668 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Stream | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Stream | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |