2008 Honda Stream vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Stream 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 80 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 2012 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Stream | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Stream | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
