2008 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Honda Legend

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 Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 289 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.

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 Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream. 2005 Honda Legend 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. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Stream 2005 Honda Legend
Make Honda Honda
Model Stream Legend
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3474 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 303 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 200 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.3 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1764 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 68 L


 

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