2008 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Honda Stream is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. 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, 2008 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Stream | Liana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
