2010 Honda Stream vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2010 Honda Stream and 2010 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Honda Stream. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 63 kg more than 2010 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Stream. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Stream | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Stream | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
