1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 732 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
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1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Malibu | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 4393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |