1997 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Malibu and 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 165 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. 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, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Malibu | Diamante |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |