2001 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Malibu | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Malibu | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |