2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Stream
To start off, 2010 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Stream weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2010 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Honda Stream | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Stream |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |