2008 Honda Stream vs. 2008 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Stream and 2008 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 16 more horse power than 2008 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Spectra weights approximately 36 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, 2008 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 2008 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Stream | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| 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 | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
