2009 Honda Stream vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Stream | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Stream | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |