2010 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Stream
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Stream would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Stream (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Stream weights approximately 226 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Stream | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Stream |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1249 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |