2003 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2003 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Malibu and 2003 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Intrepid (225 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Intrepid (306 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2003 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Malibu | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2880 mm |
