1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 145 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Malibu | Windom |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
