2009 Honda Stream vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Astra would be higher. Both 2009 Honda Stream and 2008 Opel Astra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 14 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, 2008 Opel Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Stream | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Stream | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |