1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Malibu and 1996 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 246 kg more than 1996 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny. 1996 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 1996 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Malibu | Sunny |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1406 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |