2008 Opel Insignia vs. 2008 Honda Stream
To start off, both 2008 Opel Insignia and 2008 Honda Stream were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Opel Insignia and 2008 Honda Stream are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Honda Stream. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster 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 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Stream. 2008 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Insignia | 2008 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Insignia | Stream |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2730 mm |
