2003 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2003 Infiniti I
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Malibu and 2003 Infiniti I 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 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti I should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti I weights approximately 17 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 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti I. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2003 Infiniti I has manual transmission. 2003 Infiniti I will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2003 Infiniti I | |
Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
Model | Malibu | I |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |