2009 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic 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 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Stream weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Stream | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Stream | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |