2003 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Malibu and 2003 Honda Mobilio 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 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 309 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Malibu | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
