2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Honda Stream
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Stream would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1363 kg more than 2005 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Stream, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Silverado | Stream |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2838 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6337 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1965 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4018 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 55 L |
