2009 Honda Stream vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Stream | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
