2008 Honda Stream vs. 2008 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2008 Honda Stream and 2008 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 9-7X (300 HP) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Stream.
Because 2008 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X will offer significantly more control. 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 Saab 9-7X (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream. 2008 Saab 9-7X 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. 2008 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 2008 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Stream | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
