1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 752 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Malibu | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2893 mm |
