1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 1978 Chevrolet El Camino | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Malibu | El Camino |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2980 mm |