2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Honda Stream is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Stream weights approximately 121 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Stream |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
