1998 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 266 kg more than 1998 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Malibu | IPL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
