2009 Honda Stream vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Stream weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Stream | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
