2009 Honda Stream vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Stream weights approximately 444 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.

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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Stream 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Honda Honda
Model Stream Jazz
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1668 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 0 HP
Torque 154 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.4 mm 89.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 190 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1434 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 42 L


 

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