2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Malibu |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |